How severe is CVE-2003-1331?

CVE-2003-1331 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2003-1331 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2003-1331?

CVE-2003-1331 affects Oracle Mysql. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2003-1331?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2003-1331 published?

CVE-2003-1331 was published on 2003-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2003-1331

CVE-2003-1331 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Oracle Mysql with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (87th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Oracle Mysql
Published: 2003-12-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in the mysql_real_connect function in the MySql client library (libmysqlclient) 4.0.13 and earlier allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a long socket name, a different vulnerability than CVE-2001-1453.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2003-1331?: Stack-based buffer overflow in the mysql_real_connect function in the MySql client library (libmysqlclient) 4.0.13 and earlier allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a long socket name, a different vulnerability than CVE-2001-1453.
How severe is CVE-2003-1331?: CVE-2003-1331 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2003-1331 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2003-1331?: CVE-2003-1331 affects Oracle Mysql. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2003-1331?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2003-1331 published?: CVE-2003-1331 was published on 2003-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:oracle:mysql:*:gamma:*:*:*:*:*:*

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